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‘Urgent action’ needed to improve children’s health, report warns

WEBExperts are calling for ‘urgent action’ to improve children’s health and wellbeing in the first five years of life. Southampton’s Professor Keith Godfrey has …

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20,000 patients and healthy volunteers a year take part in our …

WEBOur vision for research is to work with our partners at the leading edge of healthcare, realising the research potential in all areas of our hospital for the benefit of our patients …

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Research reveals three common reasons why older people aren’t …

WEBSouthampton researchers have explored factors that influence older people’s physical activity. They worked with researchers at the University of Edinburgh …

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Thousands take part in lung cancer study to improve early diagnosis

WEBA Southampton-led study to improve early detection of lung cancer has recruited its final participant. Over the last three years, 7,000 people invited to the NHS …

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First-of-its-kind trial hopes to improve survival rates for bladder …

WEBResearchers are trialling a new approach to treating advanced bladder cancer that could save lives.. They will investigate if treatments can be tailored to …

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Prof Philip Calder

WEBPhilip Calder is Head of the School of Human Development and Health in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton. He is an internationally recognized researcher on …

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About health research

WEBResearch helps us better understand human health and wellbeing so we can: improve current treatments, medicines and care, and develop new and better ones

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Over a thousand participants recruited to the STRAVINSKY study

WEBNew research is exploring if antibody testing can identify who remains at risk of COVID-19 after being vaccinated. Over a thousand people with weakened immune …

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Weight loss pill enters first clinical trial

WEBSouthampton researchers are launching the first trial of a pioneering weight-loss treatment. Healthy volunteers will test a self-expanding capsule designed to aid …

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Urgent action needed to combat childhood trauma, report warns

WEBExperts are calling for a population-wide strategy to reduce damaging childhood experiences. Southampton’s Professor Keith Godfrey has contributed to a …

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Professor Keith Godfrey

WEBNIHR BRC Theme Lead for Nutrition, Lifestyle & Metabolism, Professor of Epidemiology and Human Development, Honorary Consultant, University Hospital Southampton NHS …

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First gene therapy for haemophilia B approved for use in patients

WEBA pioneering new treatment for the blood clotting disorder haemophilia B, developed in a trial led by Southampton’s Dr Rashid Kazmi, has been approved in the …

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Professor Mark Hanson

WEBLead for LifeLab and our research into childhood obesity, growth, development and health, Mark has a personal focus on the early origins of diseases including obesity, heart …

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New research hub to improve the quality of nutrition in UK food …

WEBA new innovation hub led by Southampton researchers aims to transform the nutritional quality of food and drink sold in the UK. The Diet and Health Innovation Hub …

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Lung condition app takes step towards use across NHS

WEBAn exercise app for a common lung condition that was developed by Southampton researchers has been recommended for use in the UK. The myCOPD app …

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Pregnant women are missing vital nutrients, study finds

WEBNew research shows most pregnant women are not getting the nutrients they and their babies need from modern diets. An international study has shed new light on …

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Soaring childhood obesity from pandemic will cost UK billions, …

WEBA dramatic increase in child obesity levels during the pandemic is set to cost the UK over £8 billion, according to new research. Obesity rose by 45 percent in …

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New study exploring the impact of Long Covid within ethnic …

WEBSouthampton researchers are taking part in a national study to explore the experiences of ethnic minority groups living with Long Covid. The study will review …

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